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About

Devonport ward is located on the western side of Plymouth, forming a distinct peninsula at the mouth of the River Tamar. The area is historically significant as the site of the original Plymouth Dock, a major naval base since the late 17th century. Its urban landscape is dominated by extensive naval infrastructure, residential terraces, and post-war redevelopment. The ward's geography creates a defined community, with water on three sides and direct views across the Hamoaze to Cornwall.

The area contains the large HMNB Devonport, one of Western Europe's biggest naval dockyards, which remains a central employer. The street plan reflects its history, with areas like Mount Wise and the Royal William Victualling Yard, a monumental Georgian stone complex now used for commercial and residential purposes. Public green spaces are found at the expansive Victoria Park and along parts of the waterfront, offering open areas within the densely built environment.

Area overview

On average Devonport has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Devonport is £42,082 per year. There are 8 schools in Devonport: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Devonport is home to around 16,323 people, with a population density of about 4,304.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Devonport Population
16,323
Population density
4,304.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.09(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.59(+58%)
Shoplifting
14.27(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.52(+78%)
Other theft
10.84(+93%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,759
84.29%
Other White
1,192
7.3%
Other
195
1.19%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
157
0.96%
African
147
0.9%
Total population: 16,323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,252
25.12%
No qualifications
2,590
20.01%
Level 3 (A level)
2,385
18.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,988
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,487
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 12,944

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,059
27.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,564
20.99%
Other social rented
1,473
19.77%
Owns outright
1,240
16.64%
Social rents from council
828
11.11%
Total households: 7,452

Property prices in Devonport

Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 in Devonport area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Devonport in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Devonport over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached10£230,500
Flats68£129,550
Terraced113£182,500

10 years median price trend in Devonport

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Devonport.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.